Win: Ben Kelly (1-1) Loss: Pat Richards (2-4)
Save: Jon Barr (10)
Inning: 1 Washington Paul Demaree pitching. Tim Podbielan flies out to the center fielder. Les Ramirez doubles to left field. Les Ramirez steals third. Al Schmidt strikes out. Juan Naranjo singles to right field. Les Ramirez scores. McKenna Mallo flies out to the right fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 1 Detroit Bob Klusman pitching. Brett Wilhelm flies out to the center fielder. Richie Marquis grounds out to the shortstop - great play by the shortstop to prevent a single! Martin Piktuzis flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 2 Washington Jackie Sisti walks. Kyle Schult flies out to the right fielder. Vinny Gambini strikes out. Bob Klusman strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 2 Detroit Jose Eayrs hits a home run. Jack Munoz grounds out to the pitcher. Mike Swindell grounds out to the second baseman. Jerry Bues flies out to the left fielder - great play by the left fielder to prevent a double! Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 3 Washington Tim Podbielan flies out to the right fielder. Les Ramirez strikes out. Al Schmidt singles to left field. Juan Naranjo grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Al Schmidt is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 3 Detroit Don Easterly strikes out. Paul Demaree flies out to the right fielder. Brett Wilhelm singles to left field. Richie Marquis singles to left field. Martin Piktuzis strikes out. Runners left on base: 2 Inning: 4 Washington McKenna Mallo grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Jackie Sisti singles to left field. Kyle Schult flies out to the left fielder. Vinny Gambini grounds into a force play to the second baseman. Jackie Sisti is out at second base with the shortstop covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 4 Detroit Jose Eayrs flies out to the right fielder. Jack Munoz doubles past the center fielder. Mike Swindell strikes out. Jerry Bues grounds out to the pitcher. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 5 Washington Bob Klusman lines out to the third baseman. Tim Podbielan grounds out to the catcher. Les Ramirez strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 5 Detroit Don Easterly grounds out to the shortstop. Ike Wilber is pinch hitting for Paul Demaree. Pinch hitting for the pitcher because he is tired. Ike Wilber grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Brett Wilhelm lines out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Washington Ed Schmidt pitching. Al Schmidt flies out to the left fielder. Juan Naranjo grounds out to the second baseman. McKenna Mallo grounds out to the third baseman - great play by the third baseman to prevent a double! Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 6 Detroit Richie Marquis walks. Martin Piktuzis strikes out. Jose Eayrs grounds into a 4-6-3 double play. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Washington Jackie Sisti flies out to the right fielder. Kyle Schult grounds out to the shortstop. Vinny Gambini strikes out. Runners left on base: 0 Inning: 7 Detroit Jack Munoz grounds out to the second baseman. Mike Swindell grounds out to the shortstop. Jerry Bues singles to right field. Don Easterly grounds into a force play to the shortstop. Jerry Bues is out at second base with the second baseman covering the bag. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Washington Bob Klusman lines out to the third baseman. Tim Podbielan doubles to center field. Les Ramirez strikes out. Al Schmidt strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 8 Detroit Franco Harris is pinch hitting for Ed Schmidt. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Franco Harris singles to center field. Brett Wilhelm flies out to the center fielder. Richie Marquis singles to left field. Franco Harris aggressively advances to third on the hit. Martin Piktuzis walks. Ben Kelly comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of the certain circumstances stamina rule which states SP should be immediately pulled when tired and a runner is on at least 2nd. Jose Eayrs strikes out. Jack Munoz strikes out. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 9 Washington Paul Ruberto pitching. Juan Naranjo flies out to the center fielder. McKenna Mallo flies out to the right fielder. Jackie Sisti singles to left field. Kyle Schult flies out to the center fielder. Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 9 Detroit Mike Swindell walks. Mike Swindell steals second. Jerry Bues walks. Don Easterly grounds into a 5-4-3 double play. Mike Swindell advances to third on the play. Don Johns is pinch hitting for Paul Ruberto. Pinch hitting for the relief pitcher because it is in or after the 7 inning. Don Johns grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Runners left on base: 1 Inning: 10 Washington Pat Richards pitching. Vinny Gambini lines out to the first baseman. Ben Kelly singles to right field. Tim Podbielan singles to right field. Les Ramirez walks. Al Schmidt flies out to the left fielder. Juan Naranjo walks. Ben Kelly scores. Gary Goodman comes in from the bullpen to pitch. McKenna Mallo pops out to the second baseman. Runners left on base: 3 Inning: 10 Detroit Jon Barr comes in from the bullpen to pitch. Pitcher is being pulled because of save situation rule. Brett Wilhelm singles to center field. Richie Marquis grounds out to the first baseman (unassisted). Brett Wilhelm advances to second on the play. Martin Piktuzis strikes out. Jose Eayrs strikes out. Runners left on base: 1 Washington total runners LOB: 9 Detroit total runners LOB: 9
Game Notes Richie Marquis is injured and is expected to be out 26 days.
Washington Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: C+ RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Mark Purcell improves in power_vs_lefty Art Doty improves in contact_vs_lefty Art Doty improves in range Foghorn Miller improves in power_vs_lefty Mark Purcell did not respond to coaching in SS
Detroit Mentoring: SP Mentor Grade: B RP Mentor Grade: B- Batter Mentor Grade: B Improvements: Too few players in the minors, Missed Improvement Chance. Bob Breeden did not respond to coaching in velocity Paul Bradley did not respond to coaching in control Bill Nahem improves in contact_vs_lefty Joe Okrie did not respond to coaching in 1B